Lucy Barbour reports on why rural communities and farm groups have welcomed the Federal Government's proposed safe haven enterprise visas scheme. The five-year visas would require asylum seekers found to be refugees to live and work in rural areas. Founder of the Karen resettlement program in Nhill in western Victoria, John Millington, says refugees have made an invaluable contribution to his town. Spokesperson for the non-government organisation, AMES, Laurie Nowell wants the scheme to provide the option of permanent residency. Meanwhile, John Wilson from fruit growers Victoria says the program could help reduce labour shortages in country areas. Read more.

Tasmanian amateur radio operators Kevin and Lynne Norris took over the unmanned Cape Tourville lighthouse to participate in the International Lighthouse and Lightships weekend, connecting with like minded enthusiasts in more than 50 countries.